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The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals in what is sure to be a star-studded series, starting with Game 1 on June 3, at 5:30 PM PT/8:30 PM ET. Since the full championship series will be broadcast on ABC, fans can also stream the games live on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Quick overview: How to watch the 2026 NBA Finals
- when: Starts Wednesday, June 3, at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET (see full schedule below)
- channel: ABC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
While seats for Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet in the stadium may not be an option, see below for more information on each online streaming service, along with free trials and new subscriber discounts.
Where to watch the 2026 NBA Finals: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
As with the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, ABC is the exclusive US broadcast home for this year’s NBA Finals, meaning games can be streamed live on any streaming TV service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. More about each option below.
DirectTV
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $19.99 per month
ABC is included in any of DirecTV’s premium packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier. Additionally, DirecTV is offering a free five-day trial of the streaming service, which means new subscribers can enjoy the games at no cost for a limited time.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $55.99 per month ($45.99 for the first month)
Watch the NBA Finals on ABC by subscribing to Fubo, which offers a free five-day trial to new subscribers. After the trial period, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 per month after that.
sling
Plans start at $4.99
For sports fans, Sling offers one of the widest range of cost-effective plan options. For the 2026 finals, ABC is included in Sling’s Blue plan, starting at $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, starting at $60.99 per month. However, please note that availability of local channels depends on your TV market.
Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting at $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; Packages start at $89.99 per month
Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial of Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
2026 nba finals schedule
All games are set for 5:30 PM PT/8:30 PM ET, and since the NBA Finals are a best-of-seven series, Games 5, 6 and 7 will not be played unless necessary.
- Game 1: New York at San Antonio, June 3
- Game 2: New York at San Antonio, June 5
- Game 3: San Antonio at New York, June 8
- Game 4: San Antonio at New York, June 10
- Game 5: New York at San Antonio, June 13
- Game 6: San Antonio at New York, June 16
- Game 7: New York at San Antonio, June 19
